ActiveX can be inserted in a page to provide functionality not directly available in HTML, such as animation sequences, credit-card transactions, or spreadsheet calculations. ActiveX control is a COM object, written as a DLL in a programming language like Visual Basic, that follows ActiveX standards. ActiveX controls can be implemented in a variety of programming languages from Microsoft and third parties.
Once downloaded, ActiveX controls have a large degree of freedom, presenting a security risk. ActiveX controls have to be digitally signed by their creator.
Once downloaded, ActiveX controls have a large degree of freedom, presenting a security risk. ActiveX controls have to be digitally signed by their creator.
